Acupuncture has been around for over 5000 years. It is the insertion of very fine needles into one or more of the 12 major pathways of energy flow in the body. Chinese medicine believes that our energy, or our Chi, circulates around our body in pathways called meridians. Each of these is connected to a specific organ or organ system. By redirecting Chi your acupuncturist is aiming to restore health and well-being.